It almost ended the same day I got it. The old man had leant me the money on the understanding that the first sign of trouble it was to be sold. No more than five minutes after picking it up I went through my first speed camera, managed to beat the folks to the mail box when the fine arrived. I only just plucked up the courage to tell him about it a couple of months ago
Cheers Drew...

You had to show me that didn't you Drew. Now I'm going to have to order two sets just like them!

Looks great Drew. Have you got some heat shielding for your clutch cable?

Hey mate, keen eyes to spot that... I've been pondering a solution, managed to tuck it behind one of the brake lines when they went back in, its given it about an inch more clearance, happier with that. Hopefully the ceramic coat lives up to its reputation as a thermal barrier, I may have to wrap the portion of exhaust under the drivers side yet so there will be some left over wrap for the cable...
Sorted the sticking starter motor, it was the solenoid, turned into a mission after getting it back from the original sparky, he didn't even bother to look at it just told me it was ok... Dealt with this a few times with contractors now, what pisses me off is if you're too busy or can't be bothered just tell me, now I'm a week behind because of it and he's been sent to another job at a false address, anyway, sorted now and still on track for start up before christmas...
Cheers Drew...

Thanks Marty, good info, if theres any dramas I'll just change the cable to Cortina... How has the finish on your headers held out? Wasn't sure about the chrome finish but figured if they dull down they'd look like cast finish which was my second choice anyway...
Cheers Drew

Had the rest of the exhaust finished off today, splurged out and went stainless, what the hell I've come this far with the car... Had it properly muffled this time too, when I look back at its last 'boy racer' guise I'm embarrassed to say just how loud it used to be... Just a few things left to do now, at least I can tune it properly without pissing off the neighbours and sending myself deaf haha...
Stuck in a pic of it with the Cortina too, first time they've been in the same place together for ages.
Cheers Drew...

That undercarriage looks mint 😆
When pipes are done proper it really shows. . We'll done mate 👍.
If i can answer Flighters question , you can drive ur car direct to the zorst place just call them before leaving home so if a rozzer does haul you up , 9 times out of 10 they let you go and/or follow you to the muffler shop .
I had one follow me as my car was extra loud from the headers with a side exit one early satdy morn , once i indicated into the muffler shop they gave a thumbs up and went their own way.